Multi-storey metro car park at Kellyville station construction complete

Construction of the first of thousands of commuter car spaces have been completed along the Sydney Metro northwest network today, with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian giving commuters a first glance inside the Kellyville Station site.

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Construction of the first of thousands of commuter car spaces have been completed along the Sydney Metro northwest network today, with NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian giving commuters a first glance inside the Kellyville Station site.

A total of 4000 commuter parking stations will be provided along the new metro line stretching from Tallawong Station at Rouse Hill to Chatswood Station — 1000 more than originally proposed.

The 1300 spot Kellyville Station car park will be part of 4000 across the Metro link. Picture: Jake McCallum

The Premier said this was the first time 4000 new commuter parking space would be opened at once in Sydney.

“It is so pleasing to see the northwest metro come to life,” she said.

“We know that in a few short months commuters will be using this wonderful new rail system.

“We have now delivered 4000 new commuter car parks across the network.”

Transport Minister Andrew Constance said the service would be “a life changer for residents in the community who have been promised it for years”.

Artist's impression of the Sydney Metro Northwest Kellyville Station. Picture: Transport for NSW

However this week the Times uncovered a NSW Government report, calling for councils to impose strict parking restrictions across 63 local roads in The Hills, Hornsby and Blacktown local government areas.

Artist impression of Kellyville station with Rouse Hill train.

“Any on-street parking is a matter for councils,” he said.

“They’re getting the enormous benefit of a $20 million investment in the metro network.

“To have an additional 4000 car parks around any transport project is great news more many people on the streets.

Mr Constance said the 4000 spaces provided would service the network alongside new park and ride, bicycle and bus facilities.

Baulkham Hills state Liberal MP David Elliott said he was confident the services provided would be adequate, while Castle Hill state Liberal MP Ray Williams said he was “counting down the days until the network opens”.

Riverstone state Liberal MP Kevin Connolly said thousands of constituents would benefit from the new service when it opens in May.